Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-13
THE END AT LAST.
THE EXECUTIVES LIFE PASSrs
PEACEFULLY AWAY.
A Review OF Governor Bartle,t's M
ness-His Last Hours-A Brave
Struggle for Life.
Especial. DISPATCHES TO TIE REoosp-Us,os

OAKLASDT September 12tE-S p u-Governor-
Bartlett dieG'this afternoon at o'cEock et tho
residence of Hrs. DR.. Bucket his cousin who,
lives on Fourseenth street ans Myrtle Avenue
The Governors death had been momentarilv
expected for some days past. The first trouble
was with his kidneys, and for that reason he
last May went up to Highland, Springs. His
stay did not seeR1to be beneficial to him. and
some four weeks ago he came to. Oakland and
stayed with his cousin, who had made q study of
ms case. The Governor grew rapidly worse
and two weeks agehe was expected to die at
any moment. He seemed, however to tala
xresh lease oflife, End hopes began to be enter
tanned OF his recovery. Last Tuesday a CHANGE
ior the worse set in. He was unable to take
nourishHent, and therparalysis with which he
mad been stricken seemed to increase With
she exception of one occasion, the Governor had
been unconscious for six days, lying II, a COM
stose condition. His only nourishment hsa
been crushed ice
Last Saturday relsyse occurred, the doctors
saying that it was impossible for him to live till
night. He rallied, however. and all day Sunday
was passed in suspense On Monday the state
ment was made that the Governor could not
live till noon. He remained unconscious ALP
day.
To-day, towards o'clock, a change becoming
apparent, DR.. Buckel and lDr. shuey called I. p.
Randolph and Columbus Bartlett into the room.
Exactly at P. a. the Governor expired. There
was but brief gasp, and all was over.
TIE FAMILY DEEPLY AFFECTED.
Coiumbus Bartlett was seen shortly afterward.
when he said that though death was expected.
yet 1t came to them with terrible sudden
ness. When my brother gasped, /" said Bartlett.
I'VE did not believe he would die, because the
doctors who were in the room, held out even
then to us some hope of his living a few mo-
ments longer. We bent over his body. expect
ing to see him breathe again, but the breath did
not come, and then we knew that all was oyer.n
ARRANGING FOR TIE oDsEoUIEs
meeting is to be held tonight at the Occi-
dental Hotel TO discuss the funeral arrange
ments. The body will lie in state in San Fran
cisco, but will be buried in Oakland
TO LIE IN STATE
SAN FRANCISCO, September I2th-Midnight.
DR.. McAllister will Tomorrow embalm the bodv
OF the late Governor, after which il will lie In
state in Pioneer Hall in this city, until Thurs
day or Friday next. The exact date of the
funeral will not be determined until the meet
Ing takes place at the Occidental Hotel in thu
morning. The funeral services will be held at
Trinity Church, after which the body will be
conveyed to Laurel Hill Cemetery.
THE NEW GOVERNOR
justice Mcfarland, of the State Supreme
Court, Will tomorrow morning administer the
oath OF Office to Governor Waterman. The
Governor will leave for Sacramento on Saturday
next.
The MEETING POSTPONED.
sAs Francisco. September 12th-l1:sO p NJ
Inc JOINT meeting of Republicans and Demo-
Gratis, which WIS to have taken place to-niobt
al the Occidental Hotel to arrange for Governor
bartlett funeral, has, owing to the inability OF
Hon. W. D. English and some other prominent
members OF both parties to be present been
postponed until 10 O. clock tomorrow morning.
EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW
CHICO. September 12th.-The news was re-
ceived with great sorrow by all. picture of
the Governor is displayed in mourning the
oeiis are tolling and the flags are at half-mast
SHASTA, September i2th.-Altbough not unex-
Bected the news of the death of Governor
Bartlett has been received here with profound
sorrow and deep regret by all our people
MONTEREY, September 12th.-The news of
governor Bartletts death reached this place
M rate TINS evening and caused great regret, both
morrow the citizens will hold meeting to
adopt resolutions of respect for the deceased,
SANTA Cruz, September l2th.--On receipt of
ine IN news OF Governor Bartletts death, the aags
IN the city were displayed at halfmast.
EUREKA September 12th.-News of Governor
Bartletts death was received with general
regret BY all classes and parties
HoLLIsTER, September 12th.-The news of the
death OF Governor Bartlett was received here
TINS evening. Flags floating at halfmast
ana the universal expressions are those of sin,
cere regret.
FRESNO, September 12th.-The news OF Cor.
ernor Bartletrs death was received with ex.
pressions of sorrow by our citizens.
YREKA, September 12th.-The news of the
Governors death, although anticipated for
some days, was received with deep regret, and
nsgs were Immediately placed at half mast in
respect to his memory.